Here's what's going on in town today

Silver Bells in the City “The Voice” finalist and former Lansing resident Joshua Davis serves as Grand Marshal and headlining performer for this year’s installment of Lansing’s Silver Bells in the City. The popular downtown event also includes the Electric Light Parade, featuring floats, vehicles and individuals festooned with colorful lights, a fireworks show and the official lighting of the State Christmas tree.

This year also features the return of the community sing, with the Steiner Chorale leading participants in the singing of two community-chosen carols. See web for complete schedule and locations.

A musical treat is in store for Lansing tonight as Elden Kelly, Linda Abar and the Matt Bliton Band take to the stage at Robin Theatre.

Kelly, a singer-songwriter with a diverse range of influences, is heavily involved with music education and often leads workshops at Elderly Instruments. Abar, also an educator and singer-songwriter, draws from Celtic and New Age influences. The Matt Bliton Band, which recently released its latest album "New Morning," comprises of Matt Bliton and multiple other veteran musicians.

After 33 years, a Holt tradition is still going strong. The Holt Village Sampler Craft show is a town-wide event spread across eleven homes in the Holt area. Volunteers open their homes to vendors for three days to help shoppers get a head start on their holiday gift buying.

Up for sale are hand-crafted jewelry, textiles, candles, totes, festive decorations and, of course, delicious treats. Participating homes will be marked with red heart signs, and a printable map is available at holtcrafts.com/map.

Shoppers who find themselves getting a little hungry can stop at Grovenburg United Methodist Church's Old Country Bazaar, which features craft goods as well as lunch service. Proceeds from the church’s bazaar go toward the its outreach and mission funds.